Hardware 3D (C++ DirectX Graphics) Tutorial 39

Blending things, see-through things. More than meets the eye.

Topics Covered

• Per-pixel alpha blending
• Setting the Output Merger blend state
• Interaction with alpha blend and z-buffering
• Alpha testing with the [code]clip[/code] HLSL function
• Backface culling control
• Direct3D DESC classes
• Adjusting normal vectors during backface shading
• Using [code]#ifdef[/code] to disable blocks of HSLS

Video Timestamp Index

• Tutorial 38

Source Code

• 3D GitHub Repo

See also

• Next in series (Tutorial 40)
• Hardware 3D Series (C++ DirectX Graphics)
• Planet Chili Patreon